Wifi stops working when dongle plugged in?

Has anyone else encountered this problem? Just noticed it happening on mine regardless of which port I plug the USB-C adapter into. Came across this video and thread on Reddit which seems to be the same problem I'm having.

It's a shielding issue with low-cost accessories or cables. What are you using that's giving you the issue?

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Sorry, went back two pages and didn't see anything nor do I recall seeing any threads about it during other visits to this forum. When I did a google search the Reddit thread was the only one that came up (along with the video).

Sorry, went back two pages and didn't see anything nor do I recall seeing any threads about it during other visits to this forum. When I did a google search the Reddit thread was the only one that came up (along with the video).

Stupid question, but how do I do that? I have **** Verizon (non FIOS) internet so I doubt I'd be able to.

Just use the Apple USB C to USB adapters. They're issue-free and only cost a dollar or two more. I think the USB-C market and the notebooks themselves need to mature a bit before you can trust adapters like that - so far all of the cable-free adapters have had shielding issues as far as I've seen.

Sorry, went back two pages and didn't see anything nor do I recall seeing any threads about it during other visits to this forum. When I did a google search the Reddit thread was the only one that came up (along with the video).

Stupid question, but how do I do that? I have **** Verizon (non FIOS) internet so I doubt I'd be able to.

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I just ordered these online so I'll let you know how mine turn out, however people who have been reviewing them specifically have said that they've had issues with WiFi when using that specific dongle brand.

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